Dorothy Plants Stewart
Dorothy Plants Stewart, of Cincinnati, Ohio, formerly of Claysville, was welcomed into Jesus’s arms Wednesday, August 11, 2021, at 6:45 p.m., in the Bridgeway Pointe Assisted Living Center, in Cincinnati, Ohio.
She was born September 11, 1927, in Claysville, a daughter of the late Clyde S. Plants Sr. and Grace Allum Plants. She had resided in the Claysville area all her life prior to moving to Ohio in 2013.
Mrs. Stewart was a 53-year member of the Claysville United Presbyterian Church and a 1945 graduate of the former Claysville High School.
She was also a 55-year member of the Claysville American Legion Auxiliary and a member of the Washington County Chapter of the D.A.R.
Mrs. Stewart was gifted with many talents, her love of art was evidenced in her oil paintings, china painting, rug hooking, needlework and her favorite passion of egg artistry.
She was also an avid baker, always inviting her family and friends to enjoy her pies, cakes, cookies and chocolates.
Mrs. Stewart was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother, who was very proud of her family, always there to lend a helping hand and loving hugs.
On April 15, 1947, she married the love of her life, William Andrew Stewart. They were married for 54 years prior to his death, October 12, 2001.
Surviving are a daughter, Kathryn (Richard) Miller of Milford, Ohio; two grandchildren, “Granny” to Amy (Brian) Dehan and Stephen (Dana) Miller; five great-grandchildren, Audrey Louise and Caitlyn Grace Dehan, Layne Andrew, Everett James and Mabrey Larue Miller; a sister-in-law, Shirley Clutter Plants of Claysville; several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her parents and husband, are three brothers, Clyde S. “Bud” Plants Jr. who was killed in action during World War II, Donald E. and Kenneth W. Plants; a sister-in-law, Louise Plants; a niece, Donna Plants Parsley; a nephew, Todd K. Plants.
Friends and family will be received from 11 a.m., until time of services at 1 p.m., Tuesday, August 17, in the Claysville United Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Jerome Creech officiating. Interment will follow in the Claysville Cemetery.
The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Claysville United Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer’s Foundation, P.O. Box 96011, Washington D.C. 20098-6011.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Kesterson-Rush Funeral Home, LLC., 3275 W. Roy Furman Highway, Rogersville, PA 15359. Telephone: 724-499-5181.
Please view and sign the tribute wall at www.kestersonfh.com.